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10MA TOPICS! [CHINA FA] [AFC WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP] From quizzing Beckham to Asian champion: Zhang Linyan’s childhood dream comes true at India 2022

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February 10, 2022

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Suzhou: Zhang Linyan was among the heroes as China PR were crowned AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ champions on Sunday, but few outside of the country are aware of the incredible backstory involving David Beckham and a childhood dream come true.

The 21-year-old came into the continental Finals with just three senior caps to her name, but she ended the tournament having played a key role in the Steel Roses’ drought-breaking triumph.

The most eye-catching of her four appearances in India came in Sunday’s final, where Zhang came off the bench with China PR facing a 2-0 deficit against Korea Republic, only to stage a dramatic comeback, with Zhang at the heart of turnaround. .....


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